2013 EdTA Summit, Denver CTE What you need to know about career and technical education Jennifer Jirous, Colorado Community College System Krista Carson Elhai, Claremont (California) High School Cory Losenicky, Greenway High School, Phoenix, Arizona James Palmarini, EdTA home office

Theatre is a job

Theatre is a career

Theatre is Career and technical Education

EdTA and CTE Four states identified where members are receiving CTE funding for their Thespians and theatre programs: Arizona California Colorado New Jersey

We wanted to know more Four states where members are receiving CTE funding for their theatre programs: Arizona California Colorado New Jersey

A member survey 16% of all members responded. 56 respondents said they had received CTE money from their state and/or district.  94% used the funds for technical theatre classes or towards tools, infrastructure upgrades, or professional development.  27% received funding for their performance-based program classes.  43% used funds exclusively for in-school curricular classes; 55 % used it for in- and after-school theatre activities. 85% of all survey respondents who were not receiving CTE money said they were interested in applying for it in the future.

Welcome to Colorado

EDUCATION FOR THE 21 ST CENTURY The Role and Value of Career and Technical Education in the Creative Pipeline Jennifer Jirous Colorado STEM, Arts, IT CTE Program Director Colorado Community College System

Attendee Poll CTE Who are you? What’s your role? Where are you? 1 Not familiar at all 5 Very familiar 3 Somewhat familiar, wanting more specific pieces today.

What Is Career & Technical Education (CTE)? Evolved beyond “your parents’ vocational education” Combines academic, technical, and “soft”/21st Century skills and learning Taught in classes that combine relevance and rigor Prepares learners for college and careers Promotes partnerships among education, the workforce, business, industry, and the community Delivers more options for success to more American students

Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006, Section 2: Develop challenging academic and technical standards; assist students in meeting them; including preparation for high skill, high wage, or high demand occupations in current or emerging professions Services and activities that integrate rigorous and challenging academic and CT instruction and link secondary and postsecondary for CTE students. Increase State and local flexibility in providing services and activities designed to develop, implement, and improve CTE

Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006, Section 2: Technical Assistance that Promotes leadership, initial preparation and professional development at State and Local levels Improves the quality of CTE teachers, faculty, administrators, and counselors Provide individuals with opportunities throughout their lifetimes to develop, in conjunction with other programs, the knowledge and skills needed to keep the United States competitive.

The Creative Economy in Colorado Over 186,000 jobs 5 th highest concentration of artist in the U.S. Creative enterprises employ over 122,000 individuals in 8,000 establishments. Colorado ranks: – 2nd in concentration of architects – 7th in concentration of writers, designers, entertainers and performers –8th in concentration of photographers. Colorado Creative Industries. (2008, December). Economic Development Colorado's Creative Economy Study. Retrieved November 17, 2010, from

REAL jobs in the Creative Economy Public relations/ marketing managers Architects/ Landscape architects Curators Advertising/ promotions managers Radio operators/ Camera operators Archivists Editors Film & video editors Commercial and Industrial designers Producers/Directors Sound engineers Museum technicians and conservators Interior designers Reporters/ correspondents Fashion designers Set & Exhibit designers Graphic designers Choreographers Floral designers Art directors Photographers Writers & Authors Multi-media artists & animators Actors Musicians & singers Fine Artists in all fields Craft artists Entertainers & performers Agents & business managers Dancers Music directors & composers Stagehands

Skills for a Creative Economy  Critical thinking and reasoning Problem solving, Analysis, Logic, Cause/effect  Information literacy Knowledge acquisition, Source discernment, Systems management  Collaboration Synergy, Team resourcing, Social skills, Leadership  Self-direction Adaptability, Initiative, Personal responsibility, Work ethics, Self-advocacy  Invention Creativity, Innovation, Integration of ideas

Why CTE? Not your Father’s Voc. Ed. Our Vision Colorado CTE delivers proven pathways to lifelong career success! Our Mission CTE ensures a thriving Colorado economy by providing relevant and rigorous education that is connected, responsive and real. Our Method Integration of effort across clusters & between agencies

The Colorado CTE Landscape CTE uniquely placed in the Community College System Secondary and Post-secondary programs governed by common board Colorado State Plan – integrated implementation of Perkins IV Recognition that rigor follows relevance and not the other way round CTE organization and staffing Student Leadership Organizations Education Preparation /Endorsement/Credential Concurrent Enrollment Career Clusters and Plans of Study

Career Development Journey Seamless Transitions: Elementary: Career Awarenes s Middle: Career Exploration High: Career Concentration Post Secondary: Career Preparation Lifelong: Career Advancement and Management

Section IV – Integration/Alignment CTE Connects the Dots Occupation/Skills defined by B&I Standards/Alignment to Core knowledge Extended Learning Opportunities Demonstration/Measurement of skill attainment Plan of Study/ICAP

Aligning Academic & Technical Content 2009 Senate Bill CAP4Kids 2(b): In developing the preschool through elementary and secondary education standards, the State Board shall also take into account any Career & Technical Education standards adopted by the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education, created in Section , C.R.S., and, to the extent practicable, shall align the appropriate portions of the preschool through elementary and secondary Education standards with the Career and Technical standards.Career & Technical Education standardssecondary Education standards

Plans of Study - REAL Process Plans of Study Intended as a primary guide as students create their Individual Career & Academic Plans (ICAP) Assist student in designing a meaningful educational experience that is relevant to their individual career aspirations (ICAP)

What is it all really? The ICAP, or Career & Academic Plan of Study is a process that students participate in, which results in an actual plan. Process: Developmentally appropriate recommended activities Plan: 1.Student’s career cluster or pathway goal 2.Relevancy of student’s goal to post secondary institution / workforce or other future option 3.Student’s intentional courses sequence & relevant experience Utilizing: CTE, core curricula, existing & available resources (CDE, CDHE & CCCS), career & academic planning tools & assessments and “the village”.

Policy Matters Colorado Paradox Colorado Promise –P-20 Council – PWR/Concurrent Enrollment –Creative Industries Legislation (2010) –Arts Education Workforce Development (2010) –Creative Districts (2011) Colorado “Blueprint for Economic Development”

Section VI - Real Partnerships Seamless Education –Standards Revisions & Alignment –Seamless Pathways through Articulation Agreements –Comprehensive Guidance Business, Industry, Colorado Department of Labor & Employment, Economic Development, etc.

Education Partners Colorado Department of Education Career Fairs & Career Academies Visual and Performing Arts Specialist Colorado Department of Higher Education Educator Preparation Standards College In Colorado C-Acronymns – Art/Music/Theatre/Dance Educators Co-Curricular Partners – Think 360, SCFD Colorado Association of Career and Technical Educators

Business Partners CTE Advisory Committees Trades Partners Colorado Succeeds Chambers of Commerce Economic Development Employers

Successes Creative Careers Student Leadership Organization Connections with Thespians Credentialing/Endorsement New Colorado Association of Career and Technical Educators (CACTE) DivisionNew Colorado Association of Career and Technical Educators (CACTE) Division Creative Careers Festival

Career & Technical Education Creative Careers Festival Friday 19 April 2013

How do I take this forward? Creative Education is not done in isolation, I need to help build that “Village”, make conversation with the “Village” members. Where do we start? Conduct an inventory of what you are already doing with the Arts. Include arts education and creative economy research if possible. Where do I go from here? Consider the Individuals, the partnerships, the existing tools that can be utilized (e.g. CTE, CiC, EPAS, Business & Industry, AVS, Counselors and more!) How can I do these kinds of things in my world? Consider strategically implementing ICAP, Career Guidance and CTE to support Creative Education needs. Section VII: Next Steps

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Thank you! Jennifer Jirous, Colorado CTE STEM, Arts, IT Program Director Colorado Community College System